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🌱 What Onekama voters just approved for schools, roads, seniors and transit

Onekama, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min read

Cheers Onekama! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Onekama voters just approved for schools, roads, seniors and transit
  • When does Onekama school actually start compared to nearby districts?

Also on today's calendar: Concerts in the Park and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Voters renew funding for senior services, transit in Manistee County (michigansthumb.com) — Onekama residents will see continued funding for local roads and schools after voters approved both the Onekama Township road millage renewal and the Onekama Consolidated Schools sinking fund millage. Countywide, seniors and transit riders also benefit from renewed millages that keep Meals on Wheels, Dial-A-Ride, and other key services funded without new tax hikes.
   

• Back-to-school dates set for Manistee County districts (manisteenews.com) — Families in Onekama should mark their calendars: Onekama Consolidated Schools start classes on Sept. 1, a few days after most neighboring Manistee County districts. The piece runs through first-day dates for every local public and parochial school, plus details on a ribbon-cutting at Manistee’s renovated Early Childhood Center.
   

📸 Around Onekama

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Onekama

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday August 8
  • The Downtowners →
    Northern Natural Cider House & Winery, 7220 Chief Rd, Kaleva
    7:00 pm

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Other local events

📣 Onekama Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Need help installing a car seat?
    The Michigan State Police is hosting a Child Safety Seat Inspection at the Elk Rapids Fire Department ( 209 Bridge St.) on August 7 from 10:00 to 12… (Nextdoor )
  • Dunham's Sports posted a job opening for Team Member in Manistee. Apply here.
  • Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper at Manistee Hospital in Manistee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Onekama here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bear Lake

Kaleva

Manistee

  • Manistee River lampricide treatment planned for Aug. 11-20 (ourmidland.com)
  • Wyandotte man dead after vessel flips during Manistee river float (upnorthlive.com)

Ok Onekama! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Onekama

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Onekama

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.